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TL/DR - The five most viewed stories on kjzz.org involved Phoenix leaving the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Arizona revoking water permits for a Saudi Arabia-owned farm due to inconsistencies in applications, the public farewell party for Phoenix Metrocenter Mall before its demolition, the representation of Arizona in the Miss USA…

TL/DR - In 2023, provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) impacted Korean electric vehicle (EV) makers - initially causing uncertainty when Korean companies were left off the list of eligible vehicles for the Section 30D $7,500 clean vehicle credit, but later benefiting them as many Korean EV models became eligible for the credit under the…

TL/DR - The KFF report identifies key issues such as rising health care costs, with family health insurance premiums increasing by 7% to nearly $24,000, and over 100 million American adults struggling with medical bills. Access to abortion and contraception remains a significant concern for voters, while Medicaid enrollment is expected to…

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recapped its major initiatives for 2023. Tens of thousands of farmers have been supported in continuing their operations and increasing revenue due to President Biden's Investing in America agenda. Key projects included assisting over 30,000 distressed farmers through the Inflation Reduction…